Breakfast Ride to the Orient Country Store
Finding places to ride your motorcycle to where there are few people can prove to be challenging on Long Island. But the further east you go, the more elbow room you have. One of...
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What’s Over That Last Hill? 20 Things I’ve Done in 2009
It’s that time of year when many of us start reflecting on the past 12 months that are coming to a close. In 2009: I’ve learned a thing or two I went to Kentucky...
Superficial Friday: Japan’s Bosozoku Motorcycle Style
I am strangely drawn to the look at photos and videos of Japan’s Bosozoku Motorcycle Gang culture. A constant frenzy of revving noise, sparkling paint, crazy seats and farings. All of it a strange and beautiful mishmash that I cannot tear my eyes away from.
Moto Photo Blog-O-Rama Meme: The Long Road Home
As motorcyclists we most often look for the twistiest roads. Sometimes though, there is strange appeal in seeing a road that just fades straight off into the horizon. The flakey tree-huggin’ part of me...
Long Island: Off the Beaten Path – Autumn at Peconic Lake
Long Island is home to over 3 million people squeezed into it ‘s 2 eastern most counties; Nassau and Suffolk. Though it is the largest and well longest island in the United States, space...
Triumph Speed Triple: A Love Affair Years in the Making
The first time that I sat on a Triumph Speed Triple at the 2000 Cycle World bike show in New York, I pretty much knew that one day I would own one. The idea...
Hobby, Lifestyle or Addiction? I May Need a 12 Step Motorcycle Program
Eat, Sleep, Ride and Repeat. Doesn’t that just sound heavenly? When I close my eyes and imagine what I would be doing if I were able to break free of the confines of needing...
Motorcycle Fads: Whew, I’m Glad That’s Over!
Fur or Fabric Covered Motorcycles It wasn’t that long ago that we were seeing tiger print Gixxers whizzing through town or lime green monster fur seat covers at Starbucks. What is it that makes...
Lost Loves: Fuzzygalore’s 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R
My Firecracker Red 1996 ZX6R was named Cherry Pie. To say that I loved that bike would be the understatement of the century. Unfortunately she met her untimely demise in a tangle with a...
Pictures of Old Girlfriends: Crudmop’s 2001 Aprilia Falco
Back in the day when I first started riding with Crudmop, he had a 2001 Aprilia Falco that he was crazy about. It was an unusual bike locally, especially in yellow and often prompted...
Moto Photo Blog-o-Rama Meme: Butterflies
Goldenchild asked: “I know everyone’s had pucker moments on their bike, but how many of you have had butterflies?” I can tell you unequivocally that the most frightening ride I’ve ever been on was...
Welcome to… 8 Great National Park and Forest Signs
Ahhh, the National Park and Forest sign. They have such a great swinging 60’s vibe to them. I can totally see a Mike Brady-type in finely pressed hip-hugger bell bottoms cranking these babies out....
I Spy: Yamaha LB50 Chappy Parked in Newport Rhode Island
I Spy: Yamaha LB50 Chappy Parked in Newport Rhode Island
Sights from the Road: Fabulous Furniture on 28
When traveling through the Catskills on route 28 in Boiceville, New York you simply cant miss Fabulous Furniture on 28’s outdoor yard art.
Between a Rock and Hard Place. Which Would you Choose?
Sometimes in this life we are faced with difficult choices. We stand glaring at the proverbial rock and a hard place. Which would you choose?
Torn Between Two Lovers: Balancing Multi-Bike Relationships
Torn between two lovers – 1 rider in love with more than 1 motorcycle. Can you ever really love each motorcycle equally?
Going it Alone: Thoughts on Riding Motorycles on your Own
I view motorcycling as an independent activity that you sometimes do with other people. Thoughts about riding motorcycles alone…
First Ride Impressions: 1968 Honda CL 350 Cafe Project Bike
My initial impression from taking a 10 minute ride on Kenny’s 1968 Honda CL 350 Cafe Racer Project bike.
The Dance: The Ups and Downs of Riding with a Loved One
Kenny and I have been riding motorcycles together for some time now. To the observer we seem to ride with the same style, same pace, and the same lines. On more than one occasion it has been called a dance.
Speed Dating: 3 Motorcycle Riding Relationship Types
Riding relationships, platonic or otherwise can be tricky to navigate. In my experience so far I can sum them up in three main categories.
